An officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Stephenville after an individual died last week.
According to information released by the Stephenville Police Department, on Tuesday, July 21, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1400 block of Parkwood Court for a report of a suicidal individual.
Officers attempted to communicate with the individual for an extended period of time, the release said. The individual reportedly exited the residence armed with a handgun and pointed it at responding officers.
Officers discharged their firearms, striking the individual who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Currently, the Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting and the involved officers have been placed on administrative leave in accordance with departmental policy.
No other information is being released until the Texas Rangers conclude their investigation.